Dardanos Fine Foods Breakfast Set
Olive oil at breakfast does not need to be limited to one general product for dipping bread. Cheese, tomatoes, eggs, avocado and smoked fish require different forms of balance. The Dardanos Fine Foods Breakfast Set combines classic extra virgin, basil, lemon and red hot pepper olive oils, turning a simple breakfast into a controlled tasting arrangement. Each product can be matched to a particular dish rather than used across the entire table without distinction.
Products in the Breakfast Selection
The set includes Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Red Hot Pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Classic Olive Oil for Cheese, Olives and Bread
Extra virgin olive oil provides the classic foundation for sourdough bread, feta-style cheese, aged regional cheese, olives and tomatoes. Rather than pouring a large quantity over the full plate, serve a controlled amount with salt, black pepper or thyme. This makes the natural fruit of the olive easier to taste. Reduce the quantity for mature salty cheese, while fresh unsalted cheese benefits from the oil’s bitterness and peppery finish.
Heat for Eggs and Basil for Tomatoes
Red hot pepper olive oil works on poached eggs, omelettes, eggs with yoghurt and tomato-pepper breakfast dishes when added at the serving stage. Basil olive oil has a more natural relationship with tomatoes, mozzarella, toast and bruschetta-style plates. Avoid using both on the same food without a clear reason. Choosing according to the main ingredient keeps pepper and basil from competing and gives individual breakfast dishes their own identity.
Lemon for Avocado and Smoked Fish
Lemon olive oil supplies both fat and acidity to avocado toast, smoked salmon, cream cheese, rocket and cucumber. When preparing mashed avocado, add the oil and taste before using additional lemon juice. Smoked fish already contains significant salt, so reduce extra seasoning. To extend the breakfast table towards salads and meze, explore the Salad and Meze Set.
Storage
Do not leave the products on the breakfast table in direct sunlight or near heat after serving. Store them in a cool, dry and dark cupboard. Closing the caps firmly after every use helps retain the character of the olive, basil, lemon and hot pepper. Cloudiness or solidification in cold conditions is natural; the oils will return to a fluid state at room temperature. Do not add other ingredients to the products.
